Based on the following table, answer the questions below:

• Identify the number of centuries it took for the world population to double for the first time.

• In earlier classes, you had studied about colonization. Look at the table and identify the continents in which the population decreased by 1800.

• Which continent has been most populous for most period of time?

• Is there any content that is projected to show a significant decrease in population future?

• It took 3 centuries for the world population to get doubled. In 1500 it was 458 million and became 978 million in 1800.

• Oceania comprises of island countries like Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, and other small island nations. The Population got decreased in these regions by 1800.

• Asia has been the most populous continent throughout. In 1500 it was 243 million and expected to be 5561 million by 2150. It is also the largest continent.

• Europe has been predicted to decrease the population. The expected population is 517 million by 2150 which is at present 740 million.